Most people have never heard of VivaKi and its online ad trading desk, AOD. But to insiders, the news (reported in AdExchanger) that it regards its historic dependence on Google as a thing of the past is an eye-opener.

Mobile usage is at an all-time high. U.S. consumers now dedicate one-fifth of their media consumption time to mobile. That's a share five times greater than in 2009. In fact, we've reached a usage tipping point. Consumers are spending as much time on mobile as they are in the traditional online category (which includes all activity on desktops and laptops).

Facebook is reportedly developing a stand-alone mobile app that will support 360-degree videos, further cementing Facebook's strong position in the future of virtual reality (VR), The Wall Street Journal reports. The app, which will allow users to view 360-degree videos from various perspectives by tilting their mobile phones, will work on many platforms, including iOS and Android.

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By Stone Fox Capital:While the whole gaming market was focused on Zynga (ZNGA) and the social media gaming platform of Facebook (FB) in 2011, Glu Mobile (GLUU) quietly focused on building a mobile gaming empire. The company is scheduled to launch a total of 18 games in the back half of 2012.